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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,901.80, 488,852.70 and 297,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,901.80, 488,852.70 and 297,908.20 is: 446,862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,901.80 : 488,852.70 = 297,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,901.80/488,852.70 = 297,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,901.80x = 488,852.70 × 297,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,901.80x = 145,633,227,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,633,227,922.14/325,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,862.30

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